Deputy Manager Finance and Accounts

freudenberg; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies India Private Limited in Pune seeks a Chartered Accountant to lead accounting, GL reconciliations, and cost control, ensuring accurate books and daily transaction integrity. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, assist audits, implement internal controls, and coordinate with procurement, HR, sales, and operations to improve processes.

5+ years in Finance with SAP S/4HANA is required; IFRS/IGAAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• CA with strong foundation in financial and accounting principles.
• 5+ years in Finance and Accounting, including hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience in an MNC manufacturing setup.
• 2+ years managing finance and accounts teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage and familiarity with IGAAP.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: manage accounting function, JVs, GL reconciliations, cost control and daily transaction verification.
• Reporting: handle monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting, prepare financial reports and schedules, support audits.
• Compliance and risk management: ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance, support audit findings remediation.
• Within Finance: assist plant/finance controllers with daily operations, monthly closing, and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

BCom/MBA Finance/M.Com

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Advanced Excel

IFRS

IGAAP

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• 1. Account Management: Accounting function: JVs, GL reconciliations, cost control to maintain accurate books and manage expenses. Daily transaction verification to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• 2. Reporting: Monthly, quarterly, annual group reporting to provide stakeholders with financial performance insights. Preparation of financial reports, annexures, and schedules to support internal and external reporting requirements. Audit support: financial and tax audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to auditor queries.
• 3. Compliance and risk management: ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting standards, and external regulations in collaboration with external / internal audit. He / She establishes effective controls as well as a diligent and effective remediation of findings of internal / external audits.
• 4. Within Finance Function: Assist plant and finance controllers with daily operations and monthly closing activities. Prepare and submit internal reports, schedules, and reconciliations. Generate ad-hoc reports and data sets for internal reviews and audits.

Additional Responsibilities

• 1. Managing resources Fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the department. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• 2. Continuous improvements: Drive process improvements and automation within the financ.
• 3. Management: Deliver timely and accurate financial data, statements, and reports as requested by management.
• 4. Collaborated and coordinated with cross-functional teams including Procurement, HR & Admin, Sales, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of business processes, enhance interdepartmental communication, and drive organizational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong foundation in financial and accounting principles.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in MNC with Engineering Manufacturing setups
• BCom/MBA finance/M.com with 10+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in MNC
• Proven experience of 2+ years managing finance and accounts teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage
• Technical skills:
• IFRS and IGAAP
• SAP
• Advance excel
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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